Which airports can I use when flying from Kinshasa to Dakar?

Flights from Kinshasa to Dakar usually depart from Kinshasa N'djili (FIH) and arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kinshasa to Dakar?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kinshasa to Dakar.

Which airports do connecting flights from Kinshasa to Dakar pass through?

One-stop flights from Kinshasa to Dakar most commonly connect through: • Lome (LFW) - 81% of one-stop connections • Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) - 17% of one-stop connections • Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 1% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kinshasa to Dakar?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Kinshasa to Dakar. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,229 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,396, a difference of $167. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Kinshasa to Dakar?

A nonstop flight from Kinshasa to Dakar takes 00m, covering 2,585 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Kinshasa to Dakar?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Kinshasa to Dakar changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,185 to $5,097. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Kinshasa to Dakar looking right now?

One-way fares from Kinshasa to Dakar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $953, which is 48% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kinshasa to Dakar?

Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 13m, compared with 8h 59m via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) and 26h 10m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Dakar?

Dakar is 1 hour behind Kinshasa (Greenwich Mean Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS)?

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include: • Avis • Sixt • Ok Mobility • Europcar • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Kinshasa to Dakar flight?

Round-trip flights from Kinshasa to Dakar range from $1,146 to $1,436, with an average of $1,273 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,146 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Kinshasa to Dakar?

Round-trip flights from Kinshasa to Dakar typically range from $1,146 to $1,436. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,185, on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kinshasa to Dakar?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kinshasa to Dakar. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Kinshasa to Dakar?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Kinshasa to Dakar at $1,141 round-trip. •May ($1,653) and March ($1,475) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Kinshasa to Dakar?

Ethiopian Air ($1,185) and ASKY ($1,251) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Kinshasa to Dakar according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Kinshasa to Dakar?

Lome (LFW) is the most popular layover for the Kinshasa to Dakar route. 81% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Kinshasa to Dakar?

Flights via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,397. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Kinshasa to Dakar which airport offers the shortest layover?

Lome (LFW) had the shortest average connection time for Kinshasa to Dakar layovers at 4h 58m over the past 3 months.

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$1,185

Typical prices: $1,146-$1,436

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Typical prices: $605-$782

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Shortest trip • 8h 13m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kinshasa to Dakar

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 31

10:25 pm - 6:50 amFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

33h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 1:10 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

16h 10m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

$1,185Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Dec 15

1:00 am - 6:50 amFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

30h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

6:50 pm - 1:10 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

29h 20m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

$1,185Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22

1:00 am - 5:05 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

17h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 12:05 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

15h 05m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

$1,185Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Dec 4

1:00 am - 5:05 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

17h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 1:10 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

16h 10m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

$1,186Ethiopian Air

Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17

9:05 am - 5:25 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

9h 20m1 stop Lome

8:20 am - 6:05 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

8h 45m1 stop Lome

$1,251ASKY

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

9:05 am - 5:25 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

9h 20m1 stop Lome

9:20 am - 6:05 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

7h 45m1 stop Lome

$1,287ASKY

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11

9:05 am - 5:25 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

9h 20m1 stop Lome

8:20 am - 6:05 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

8h 45m1 stop Lome

$1,287ASKY

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 15

9:35 am - 5:25 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

8h 50m1 stop Lome

8:20 am - 6:05 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

8h 45m1 stop Lome

$1,392Air Senegal

Sun, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 20

9:35 am - 5:25 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

8h 50m1 stop Lome

8:20 am - 6:05 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

8h 45m1 stop Lome

$1,392Air Senegal

Sun, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 20

9:35 am - 5:25 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

8h 50m1 stop Lome

8:20 am - 6:05 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

8h 45m1 stop Lome

$1,393Air Senegal

Recent last minute flight deals from Kinshasa to Dakar

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

1:00 am - 6:50 amFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

30h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 12:05 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

15h 05m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

$1,187Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

9:05 am - 4:25 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

8h 20m1 stop Lome

9:20 am - 6:05 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

7h 45m1 stop Lome

$1,246ASKY

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

9:05 am - 4:25 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

8h 20m1 stop Lome

8:00 am - 12:05 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

15h 05m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

$1,460Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

1:00 am - 5:05 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

17h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 12:05 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

15h 05m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

$1,499Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

10:00 am - 5:25 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

32h 25m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo Lome

8:00 am - 12:05 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

15h 05m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

$1,524Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5

1:25 pm - 6:50 amFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

18h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 9:00 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

36h 00m3 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole Lubumbashi Luano

$1,602Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5

1:25 pm - 6:50 amFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

18h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 2:00 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

53h 00m4 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole Lubumbashi Luano Kalemie

$1,651Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5

8:00 am - 6:50 amFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

23h 50m3 stops Lubumbashi Luano Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 2:00 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

53h 00m4 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole Lubumbashi Luano Kalemie

$2,049Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

6:45 pm - 5:05 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

47h 20m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 8:25 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

47h 25m3 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

$2,359Ethiopian Air

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How much is a round-trip flight from Kinshasa to Dakar? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kinshasa to Dakar departing in march.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kinshasa to Dakar?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kinshasa to Dakar. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Kinshasa to Dakar? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Kinshasa to Dakar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •December is the cheapest month to fly from Kinshasa to Dakar at $1,141 round-trip.
•May ($1,653) and March ($1,475) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kinshasa to Dakar?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kinshasa to Dakar.
How long is a flight from Kinshasa to Dakar?
A nonstop flight from Kinshasa to Dakar takes 00m, covering 2,585 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Kinshasa to Dakar?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Kinshasa to Dakar flight?
Round-trip flights from Kinshasa to Dakar range from $1,146 to $1,436, with an average of $1,273 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,146 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Kinshasa to Dakar changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,185 to $5,097. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Kinshasa to Dakar looking right now?
One-way fares from Kinshasa to Dakar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $953, which is 48% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS)?
Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Sixt
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Kinshasa to Dakar?
Flights from Kinshasa to Dakar usually depart from Kinshasa N'djili (FIH) and arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Kinshasa to Dakar pass through?
One-stop flights from Kinshasa to Dakar most commonly connect through:

• Lome (LFW) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kinshasa to Dakar?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Kinshasa to Dakar. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,229 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,396, a difference of $167.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kinshasa to Dakar?
Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 13m, compared with 8h 59m via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) and 26h 10m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Dakar?
Dakar is 1 hour behind Kinshasa (Greenwich Mean Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,229, about $167 less than Tuesday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kinshasa to Dakar trip for December. Fares historically average $1,141 round-trip in that month - typically $512 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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